Comments from KenLayton

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KenLayton commented about Patio Theatre on Jul 8, 2021 at 9:34 pm

Anyone have pictures of the theater interior?

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KenLayton commented about Projection Room on Jun 26, 2021 at 10:08 pm

Looks like Christie “Xenolite” xenon lamp consoles with Century projector and soundhead.

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KenLayton commented about Ash Tray on Jun 26, 2021 at 10:07 pm

The metal object to the left of the ashtray appears to be a slide out projection lamp model for a Kodak slide projector.

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KenLayton commented about Winter Drive-In on Jun 21, 2021 at 11:50 pm

On their facebook page it says they are closing permanently. :(

It’s going to be torn down.

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KenLayton commented about Oceanwest Theatre on Jun 16, 2021 at 12:55 am

The theater looks to be a very “Plain Jane” building. Nothing special.

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KenLayton commented about Inside Electric Panel Circus Drive In on Jun 10, 2021 at 12:10 pm

That looks like the ramp speaker switch panel. It allows turning on/off sections of speakers in case of a problem with the underground speaker wiring.

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KenLayton commented about Tilton 8 IMAX on May 15, 2021 at 9:39 pm

Too bad they busted those speakers up. Altec “Voice of the Theatre” are great speakers in my opinion.

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KenLayton commented about Holiday Cinemas on May 13, 2021 at 12:17 pm

Yes, Tom Moyer Luxury Theatres did not operate this theater for very long. I think it pretty much was an “under-performer” all it’s life. It was definitely nothing to write home about. It had an all Ballantyne equipment booth with mono sound in all houses. It had Ballantyne model T-25 tube amplifiers for sound.

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KenLayton commented about St. Helens Theatre on May 13, 2021 at 12:40 am

This theater was just down the street from the Chehalis (Pix) Theater and on the same side of the street.

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KenLayton commented about Grand Theatre on May 13, 2021 at 12:36 am

I remember that fire of 1997. It was on all the local tv news programs. This theater is almost directly across the street from the Chehalis Theater.

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KenLayton commented about Fox Theatre on May 12, 2021 at 12:43 pm

Seating capacity will be greatly reduced due to the handicap requirements which now must be met. I believe they have now installed an elevator too. Still not open yet.

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KenLayton commented about Holiday Cinemas on May 12, 2021 at 12:38 pm

I’ve driven past this theater several times. It is next to the freeway.

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KenLayton commented about Randle Theatre on May 11, 2021 at 9:24 pm

Anyone have any updates on this theater? It’s been 20 years since I was last in this theater.

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KenLayton commented about G Theatre on May 11, 2021 at 9:21 pm

Any updates about this theater? It’s been quite a while now. Did it get open again?

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KenLayton commented about McFiler's Chehalis Theater on May 11, 2021 at 9:17 pm

As of December 2020, the theater has changed hands again and has a new website: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiw-fHS-8LwAhXT854KHbSFByYQFjAEegQIIxAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmcfilerschehalistheater.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3SL0vK8Y6zqgS2MEdhJV7p

Also has a facebook page:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiw-fHS-8LwAhXT854KHbSFByYQFjAAegQIAhAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmcfilerschehalistheater%2F&usg=AOvVaw1hKZ-bgWXC5FaysFNOiDMZ

Some seats were removed and large tables installed in their place.

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KenLayton commented about Grand River Drive-In on May 6, 2021 at 11:08 am

Can someone get some pictures of this theater?

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KenLayton commented about Miles DI projection booth in 2001 on May 3, 2021 at 12:03 pm

Looks like a modern Simplex projector head and an RCA 9030 sound head on a Brenkert pedestal.

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KenLayton commented about Skyline Drive-In on Apr 30, 2021 at 10:42 pm

The “Skyline” neon sign was taken down two weeks ago. It is being restored by the crew at Shelton Neon and will be re-installed at the theater in the coming weeks. More details here: https://www.facebook.com/Shelton-Neon-Project-214330945293135/

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KenLayton commented about Maple City Drive-In on Apr 21, 2021 at 9:52 pm

Those Kodachrome slides look beautiful! :)

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KenLayton commented about Enumclaw Star Cinema on Mar 24, 2021 at 11:46 pm

Yup, I just cecked google myself and it says permanently closed. I have not tried telephoning the theater though.

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KenLayton commented about Neptune Twin Theatre on Mar 3, 2021 at 12:23 am

Apparently, they have now added a portable screen outside the theater and are doing “drive-in” movies.

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KenLayton commented about Rodeo Drive-In on Dec 18, 2020 at 9:52 pm

According to the Rodeo Drive In’s facebook page, they now have a brand new marquee! It’s gorgeous! They are still open during the winter to make up for being closed (like other Washington state drive-ins) for several months during the prime drive-in season by order of the governor.

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KenLayton commented about Enumclaw Star Cinema on Dec 10, 2020 at 12:13 pm

This is the parking area for the theater. Literally the backside of the strip mall it’s locared at.

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KenLayton commented about Bonner Mall Cinemas on Nov 8, 2020 at 12:55 pm

Did Reel Entertainment go out of business?

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KenLayton commented about Starlight Twin Drive-In on Nov 8, 2020 at 12:34 pm

That’s a Projected Sound brand speaker.